Category Archives: Jewelry

03.02.11

I’m Crushed.

As most of you know, I recently celebrated a birthday.  Every year, I am asked for a list by my husband.  I have been waiting patiently to ask for this baby; The Crushed Stone Necklace.
Well, much to my disappointment, my favorite color, pink was no longer available.  I was crushed.  Here are the colors that ARE available.  Although they are amazing for such a low price point ($158), I am hoping that Sparking Sage releases some Spring colors soon. Because I am such a giver, I wanted to let you all in on the secret… These necklaces were too good not to share.  

02.23.11

Kiki’s List Giveaway: Leighelena Cuff.

 Remember this post on Leighelena last Summer?  Everyone I know who bought a Leighelena cuff (or two) is loving them. 
Leigh’s designs most recently graced the pages of Lonny Magazine’s January/February issue.

All Leighlena pieces are hand made in Austin, Texas.

  Leigh has been gracious enough to giveaway one of their newest designs, the Whipsnake cuff.  


…And here are the rules for the contest:

1.) You must be a Follower of Kiki’s List.

2.) To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment on this post between today, Wednesday, February 23, 2011 and Friday, February 25  telling me why you should win. A winner will be selected at random and will be announced next Monday, February 28. 

3.) To receive an additional entry, you can link to this post on your own blog (include the url to your blog post in your comment). It is up to you to return to this post to enter your second entry after blogging about the giveaway.

4.)Post about this giveaway on Facebook for another additional entry. You must enter the link to this post in you status update. It is up to you to return to this post to enter your second entry after FB’ing about the giveaway.

5.) Tweet about this giveaway for an additional entry.  It is up to you to return to this post to enter your second entry after tweeting about the giveaway.

6.) Lastly, like Leighelena on Facebook for an additional entry.  It is up to you to return to this post to enter your second entry after becoming a fan.

Good Luck!

02.18.11

Seeing Lilly in a Whole New Light.

Whether you love it or hate it, everyone seems to have an opinion of Lilly Pulitzer’s Palm Beach prints.  After receiving their new spring catalog, I am seeing Lily in a whole new light.  Not that the label has given up on the bright colors and bold patterns that have made them famous– just added some more sophisticated textures and lines that quite frankly, I am loving.. particularly their “Lilly Whites.”

Check out some of these digs from the Spring catalog:

Here are some more items that I am loving:

1. Eryn Dress– $298
2. Set in Stone Wedge– $268
3. Murfee Scarf Dip Dye– $98
4. Wynne Top– $68
5. Chrysoprase Charm Necklace– $550
6. Ric Rac Bangle Set– $58
7. Glam Obi Belt– $38
8. Resort Chic Wedge– $198
9. Kiki Dress-$238  (Do I need to say more???)

02.01.11

Kiki’s List: What I’m Loving For Spring.

Hello friends!  While I missed you all during our vacation, I was enjoying reading up on what my blogging friends are loving for Spring– thanks again ladies!
So, here’s what I am loving for spring–all things colorful; pink (big surprise there) orange, a mixture of the two (coral), trouser jeans, anything boho, wedges and lots of gold jewelry (although that seems to be a staple for me every season.)  As you may remember from last summer, Geodes are a favorite of mine.  I must give props to Lindsay of The Pursuit of Style to turning me onto this cuff.  I ordered this baby before my trip and was so elated to come home to her.  What a gorgeous piece for $60!

Here are the spring items that made it onto Kiki’s List:

1. Ikat Dress– $295
2. Lanvin Flats– $485
3. Paisley Scarf– $310
6. Wedge Sandals– $175
8. Agate Cuff– $60
9. Francesca Coral Tote– $239.99
10. Udolfo Top– $680
11. Marc JacobsWallet– $250

12.31.10

Add a Little Sparkle to Your NYE.

It’s well documented that I like a little sparkle in my wardrobe. If there is ever a night to do it up, tonight is the night! So get your sparkle on girls… Here are two looks perfect for a dazzling night out on the town.

 Look # 1
      Dress-TIBI, $400
      Earrings- Express, $22.90  
      Cuff– Jennifer Miller, $1,875
      Shoes– Guess, $99
      Clutch– Anya Hindmarch, $395
      Polish– Lipmann Collection, $18

          Look # 2
       Dress– Halston Heritage, $365
       Earrings– Express, $22.90
       Ring– Jennifer Miller, $3,000
       Shoes– Stuart Weitzman, $335
       Clutch– Kate Spade, $345
       Polish-Lipmann Collection, $20

I hope everyone has a safe and Happy New Year! May 2011 bring you everything that your little heart desires.

12.06.10

Tis The Season: My Christmas List.

Mike and I never really do big gifts for each other for Christmas. We tell the girls at every holiday (Christmas, birthdays, Thanksgiving, etc.) that the only thing we want is peace and quiet. It has become a Salmon family joke…

K: “What’s the one thing that Mommy wants for Christmas?”
E: “Peace and quiet. But you’re not going to get it!”

We are also saving for our trip to Turks and Caicos in January, so that is Santa’s major gift to all of us. That being said, for all of his strengths, my husband does not have the best track record in the gift giving department. Generally on Christmas Eve I get the “Hey, I need to go run and errand” line. This year I am going to help him out.. and I know that he is a daily Kiki’s List reader, so there are no excuses, Michael Salmon. Here is a list of 12 things for you to select from, my love. I certainly don’t expect all of them, but I sure could use a few. A plethora of items to choose from! And truth be told, if I could get a clean and well-organized garage, I would forgo them all!


4. Red Door Gift Card– Price varies
9. Miz Mooz Amelia Boot- $219.95


All of the beauty items are refills on my daily supplies.

Love these earrings. 1.) My birthstone is amethyst. 2.) They match an amethyst necklace that I picked up at a consignment shop in Venice perfectly!
Every year I ask for the same thing (besides peace and quiet) and that is a spa gift certificate so that I can get a massage and facial.

I have been waiting for Christmas to get new coffee table books… A great (easy) gift.


We are in desperate need of new towels, and I found these amazing bamboo towels at Valerianne made by a green company named Nandina. Nandina does not use chemical dye for coloring, their manufacturing plant is powered by wind and bamboo is considered a sustainable plant– very eco smart!



The bamboo towels are VERY absorbent, dry quickly and launder beautifully. The best part– no mold, mildew or bacteria can grow on bamboo so the towels will never get a musty smell to them.

I broke my magic wand mashing potatoes. In desperate need of a new one.


We received 12 red wine and 12 white wine glasses from Pottery Barn for our wedding. I think we are down to 4 white and 6 red. Not sure what happened there…..


I saw these boots on a coworker in California. I hunted her down and asked who made them.. Love.


11.15.10

The Bigger the Better: Cocktail Rings.


A cocktail ring is a dramatic large ring, generally worn at cocktail parties. The cocktail ring was especially popular to wear during US prohibition at illegal cocktail parties. Wearing a cocktail ring flaunted not only the fact that one was drinking illegally, but also that they were doing it with style.

Popularity of the cocktail ring gained in the 1940s and 1950s, as cocktail parties continued to be popular events. We saw the revival of the cocktail ring at the Oscars in 1996, and they are certainly here to stay.

I love a good cocktail ring. My theory on these babies aligns with my theory in life: “Go big, or stay home.” The bigger the better. So put on your cocktail ring and raise a glass to these beauties. Here are the cocktail rings that made it onto Kiki’s List:


1. Horsebit Cocktail Ring- $3,390

2. Sunshine Ring– ON SALE $51.50 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVE
4. Tuxedo Pearls Ring– $125 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVE
5. Empress Ring– $125
6. White Topaz Ring– $795 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVE
7. Cinnamon Topaz Ring– $1,005
10. Hematite Midnight Haze Ring– $7,700 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVE
12. Midnight Pearl Ring– $3,590